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Gabriel N.
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Is Troy worth moving to in 2026?
Alright, Crime rate is something to consider -Troy sits at 600.6 per 100K. Let me know your thoughts.
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Audrey
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Pine Hills. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Pine Hills. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Elijah Taylor
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Mexican places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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oakland_cameron
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Portland about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are established, gas is tough.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Portland about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are established, gas is tough.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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